Abstract

The rapid expansion of cloud computing and digital platforms has transformed information and communication technology (ICT) in higher education, but it has also introduced new security, privacy, and scalability challenges. Recent estimates suggest that the global cloud computing market in higher education is already worth between USD 3.5 and 4.2 billion, with double‑digit compound annual growth rates projected through the next decade, highlighting the need for robust governance and secure architectures in universities. In parallel, India’s higher education system alone encompasses over 58,000 institutions and more than 43.3 million students, underscoring the scale at which cloud‑enabled ICT must operate and be secured. This paper proposes a secure and scalable framework for cloud‑enabled ICT in higher education that integrates hybrid cloud architecture, layered security controls, and policy‑driven governance, validated through a narrative literature review of 15 key studies and secondary analysis of national and market data.

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